McKinley in Philadelphia Acknowledged as Optimistic Leader
The article lauds President McKinley for his eloquent and optimistic speeches in Philadelphia during museum inaugurations. It praises his manly, patriotic, and statesmanlike delivery, noting no demagoguery and highlighting faith in American progress and resources. It contrasts political theorizing with dispassionate praise from fair-minded citizens. It also references Spain's cabinet crisis and a quip about beer taxes.
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McKinley
Republic
Philadelphia
Business Men's League Criticized Over State Budget Critique
The circular by LIAS DEEMER of the Business Men's Republican League denounces Senate committee expenditures on municipal abuses as improper. The piece argues honest business leaders would demand scrutiny and lawful payments, condemning the league as factional and harmful to public trust. It notes the Senate’s mandate to investigate Philadelphia Pittsburg and other cities and to pursue lawful remedial legislation.
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Lias Deemer
Business Men’s Republican League
Senate Committee
Republican League
Senate
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Deemer
Pennsylvania
Business Men's League
Business Men's Republican League
Philadelphia urged to reform city government and curb waste
A Philadelphia editor rails against factionalism and a Business Men’s League circular, urging strict economy in investigative expenditures. He calls for removal of incompetent officials, thorough departmental reorganization, and honest, businesslike administration to fund needed city improvements. The piece also notes Secretary Gage’s remarks hinting at renewed prosperity.
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Hute
Philadelphia
Calls for Reform as Philadelphia City Spending Soars
The piece criticizes Philadelphia in the 1890s for rising city costs from 8.5 million to 22.5 million with little water or gas improvement. It argues for economy, integrity in contracts, and voters’ power to shape funding, urging reorganization of municipal departments and wiser loan use.
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Su- Avene Court
Philadelphia
Consomers
Supreme Court
Gold mining boom shields U S gold reserves from drain
The article notes steady growth in gold production driven by high demand and scientific mining methods. It cites output rising from 30 million to 53 million in 1896 with projections to 60 million in 1897, reducing fears of permanent American gold loss to Europe.
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South Africa
Australia
Mint
California
Europe
Councils urged to require lights on all night vehicles
Sub committee of the law committee wrestled with night illumination for vehicles and recommended to extend the requirement from pleasure carriages to all wagons. Bicycle riders had pressed for broader lighting citing danger, weight, and collision risk.
Graduate of the Day Remains Wise Yet Humble
The remark notes that a graduate who seems to know all still has much ahead to learn, highlighting caution against overconfidence and the infinite potential of the future.
Sanatorium at Red Bank Opens Twenty-First Season
The Red Bank Sanitarium marked its twenty first season as a charitable facility for children. Last year admissions totaled 136269 with an average daily attendance of 1793, illustrating the vast reach of its life saving and nourishing work for poor children and the call for continued generous support to expand services this year.
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Red Bank
Boston Rejects Bacchante Show as Unsuitable for Public Eyes
Boston officials declined the Bacchante spectacle deeming it inappropriate for public view. City authorities argued the performance did not align with local sensibilities and the tastes of its residents.
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Boston
Bacchante
Judge Waddell Dies After Public Service on Bench
The sudden death of Judge Waddell shocks Chester county and the wider state. He spent his later years on the Chester county bench after a notable career in both legislative branches and as a Republican party representative.
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Udge Waddell
Chester County
Republican Party
Life and death of Judge Waddell lauded for public service
Obituary honors Judge Waddell noting a life spent in public service and near unanimous party support for reappointment. He is praised as courteous, able, honest, and learned with a strong sense of right. The piece ends with a light aside about Jubilee window debates in London.
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Waddell
Fourth centennial Cabot discovery anniversary noted
The piece marks the four hundredth anniversary of John Cabot's voyage, situating its significance as the starting point of English dominion in North America. It discusses disputed dates, noting Cabot likely sighted Labrador shores in 1497 summer, leading to later territorial claims and colonization.
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North America
John Cabot
Cabot
Columbus
West Indies
Cape Breton
Henry Harrisse
Labrador
England
Tariff Bill Actions Move After Senate Debate
Special telegram reports the Pennsylvania Senators pressed changes to the tariff bill with petitions from Philadelphia and several towns. Senator Penrose introduced pension bills for John W. Smoot and widow Rebecca Meade, plus Rebecca Holman, and heard requests for stricter immigration enforcement and immigration law passage.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Finance Committee
Quay
Penrose
Senate
John W. Smoot
Rebecca Pauldin Meade
Admiral Meade
Rebecca
Holman
Duquesne
Cannonsburg
Woodale
Boston
Benner
Carlisle
Gettysburg
Burton
Dallastown
Kirkpatrick
Hicktown
Bethlehem
Brotherhood of the Union
Howell
New Jersey
Neptune
Milestone Townships
Controversy Over Stephen Girard's Religion and Legacy
Letter by Martin I. Griffin attacks Father Fitzmaurice and defends Girard's memory, arguing against infidelity charges and Hogan schism interpretations. It criticizes public use of Girard College for proselytizing and defends Girard's charity, noting Catholic claims and the broader debate on religion and philanthropy.
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Stephen Girard
Father Fitzmaurice
Girard
Jannus
Martin L.J. Griffin
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Journal
Hogan
Meades
Bories
Careys
Leamus
St. Mary's
Philadelphia
Girard College Daily
Martin I. J. Groffin
Mr. Griffin
Corinthian Temple
City Hall
Girard College
Griffin
Dr Pepper Escapes a Slipping Cab in Philadelphia
Dr William Pepper president of the Philadelphia Museums boards narrowly escaped danger when a sleepy cab driver lost control near Walnut Street. Pepper jumped to the box and halted the horse with help from bystanders. Kuhn suffered a head wound and was treated at Pennsylvania Hospital. Pepper returned home by car.
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William Pepper
Board of Trustees
Philadelphia
William Kuhn
Walnut Street
Dasher
Dr. Pepper
Kuhn
Pennsylvania Hospital
Political Commentary Across Papers on May Weather and Campaigns
A collage of editorials notes political maneuvering in May weather chatter. Gage says the administration recalls past campaigns and the people remain attentive. Discussions touch on Reed and Simpson in Congress, New York municipal governance, Tillman and the Sugar Trust, Greek ministerial defeats, Hanna’s Ohio bid hesitation, and Foraker’s possible reaction.
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Chicago
Gage
Minneapolis News
Jerry Simpson
Reed
Baltimore News
Greater
New York
Tammany
Tom Platt
Milwaukee Sentinel
Tillman
Sugar Trust
Topeka Journal
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Hanna
Ohio
Foraker
Minneapolis Journal
Grace Kunkel Daniel Wedding in Baltimore
Grace Episcopal Church hosted a high society wedding with Miss Isabelle Shriver Kunkel of Baltimore marrying John Francis Daniel of New York, an officer in the Seventh Regiment. Attendants included Marion MacGill of Philadelphia and a roster of ushers from New York and Baltimore.
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Kunkel
John F. Daniel
New York
Baltimore
Grace Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Isabelle Shriver Kunkel
John Francis Daniel
Seventh Regiment
Marion MacGill
Harry Woodruff
Reymond Lefferts
Clarence Fabnstock
James Waterbury
Maurice Woodruff
Albert Ashford
Harold Kunkel
Marie Consway
Alice Spencer
Flora Hinman
Columbus
Ohio
Carolyn Ross
Frederick
Reba Mitchell
Nannie Kensett
Wedding at Trinity Episcopal Church in Williamsport
A noon ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church united Miss Vanetta Wagner daughter of Amos Wagner the prominent architect and Richard Scott a post office clerk. Attendants were Miss Laura Wagner and Clyde Heller of Philadelphia. The Rev. George Foley performed the ceremony.
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the Times
Williamsport
Trinity Episcopal Church
Vanetta Wagner
Amos Wagner
Richard Scott
Laura Wagner
Clyde Heller
Philadelphia
George Foley
E. H. Marshall
New Century Drawing Room
Haldorn
Miss McDade
Emilio de la Cora
Laura Dickinson
Laura Grange
Maud Hirons
Elizabeth McDade
Helen Knight
Mabel Webb
Bessie Drake
Anna Creer
Elwood Worcester
St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church
Richard Wagner
Helen Cheney Knight
Philadelphia couple to wed in New York ceremony
James L. Hughes of Phoenixville will marry Miss Eleanor Cochrane of New York at St Anne's Church New York City on Monday morning. Archbishop Ryan will officiate and the couple will reside at Milmont Delaware county Pa.
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James L. Hughes
Phoenixville
Eleanor Cochrane
New York
Archbishop Ryan
St. Anne's Church
New York City
Milmont
Delaware County
Gustavus H.sommer
Marie H. Sommer
Horace W. Thomas
St. Malachy’s Church
Eleventh Street
Marriage in Lebanon Ties Amelia Gleim to G B Derr
Mise Amelia Ebur Gleim sister of Frank H. Gleim of this city married G. B. McClellan Derr of the Pennsylvania Belt and Nut Works in Lebanon by Rev. Dr. D E Clopp.
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Lebanon
Amelia Ebur Gleim
Frank H. Gleim
G. B. McClellan Derr
Pennsylvania Belt and Nut Works
D. E. Clopp
Noted Women Novelists Active and Public Figures
The article lists Braddon at 60 Oliphant at 68 and Ouida at 56 still at work. It notes Yale network dinners for Stanford Newell minister to Holland and Walker of Massachusetts seen with the President on horseback. Governor Lowndes joins Maryland Freemasonry. Victor Balliot, Waterloo veteran, is 104 in Carisay France. James Matlack Scovel and Cornelia Morehead Scovel chosen as Peace Congress delegates. Clara Fisher Maeder, once famous actress now 86, published memoirs. Professor Lucy Salmon of Vassar calls for abolition of college commencement.
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Miss Braddon
Oliphant
Ouida
Stanford Newell
Holland
St. Paul
Yalé
Minnesota
Congressman Walker
Massachusetts
Washington
Governor Lowndes
Maryland
Baltimore
Victor Balliot
Waterloo
Carisay
France
James Matlack Scovel
Cornelia Morehead Scovel
Hamburg
William II
Clara Fisher Maeder
Lucy Salmon
Vassar College
eclectic 1900s column notes mix travel, society, and events
A mosaic of social items, theatre and school news, weddings, and club life. Mentions include Miss E. H. Marshall's School closing with graduates and performances, Miss Marie Sommer's engagement, club writs becoming common, and the horse show featuring Pat Collier. Also notes Washington Star style anecdotes and new holidays like Equestrian Day on June 14.
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Chicago
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